Asking for guidance - I feel empty during salaah and duas, please advise

@layla_rose7

Wa alaykum salam - you're not alone. I've had dry patches too. Try making small, consistent habits: a short sincere dua after each prayer, or a daily reading of a comforting ayah. Sometimes feelings come later, not instantly. Sending dua for your heart to soften ♥️

@noura_heart1

Try making wudu then sitting quietly for two minutes before salaah, focus on Allah's names you know. Small rituals made my prayers feel more real. It took time but it helped. You're doing the right thing by asking.

@yasmin_ali

Honestly, therapy helped me untangle anxiety that blocked my worship. If emotions feel flat for a long time, consider speaking to a counselor alongside spiritual steps. It's okay to use both.

@safa_j

I felt the exact same way during uni. What helped: dua in my own words, even if messy, and crying over one sin I wanted to change. Emotions came later. Keep trying and don’t shame yourself.

@mariam92

I used to force myself and felt hollow. What helped was talking to an imam and learning a bit about meanings behind surahs. Understanding changed it for me slowly. Also be gentle with yourself, Allah knows your struggle.

@dalia_smiles

Pray like you're talking to a friend - jabber in your own language if needed. Sometimes the scripted words feel empty because they're not coming from the heart. Start there and keep asking Allah to open it.

@amina_s4

Don't measure your iman by feelings. I used to panic about that. Actions count too. Start with salah on time, short muraqabah after, and read tafsir snippets. Patience and dua for guidance will change things, insha'Allah.

@hanaa_b1

Maybe try volunteering or helping someone - serving others sometimes softens the heart more than reading alone. Practical kindness opened up my feelings for Allah. Small steps, sister.

@yasmeen_day

I hear you. My mum always told me consistency > intensity. Small regular acts, sincere dua for softening the heart, and patience. Also try morning adhkar; they made a real difference for me.